Not the deepest in colour and rather more subtle on the nose. A refined cherry here, which just builds beautifully on the palate with a fabulous aftertaste. Not the most obviously concentrated but much finer and longer than the Poutures which was picked the same day. 92-94 Points
The 2023 Pommard Les Rugiens 1er Cru is refined on the nose with a mixture of red and black fruit, forest floor and rose petals scents coming through with time. It's not as intense as other vintages but nicely detailed. The palate is medium-bodied with fine delineation, conveying a sense of symmetry that is quite beguiling. Very harmonious on the finish, this is a wonderful Rugiens. (Drink between 2026-2048). 92-94 Points
Tamlyn Currin, Jancis Robinson
Full bottle 1,369 g. From a small plot of century-old vines, ploughed by horse.
Exceptionally fine and yet the tensile strength in the wine is palpable. The deep-crimson fruit, soaring with perfume, tastes as if it has been painstakingly, meticulously, exquisitely stitched with the finest of detail to long, powerful, intricate tannins. It's so fleshy and yet so controlled. You could actually drink this now, with reckless pleasure, but it's clear that it has superb ageing potential. (Drink between 2025-2040). 17.5/20
